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The patent EP3294222 was granted to Reoss on Dec 16, 2020. The application was filed on May 9, 2016 under application number EP16731494A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTISS BIOMATERIALS | Sep 15, 2021 | FRIDERICHS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005039382 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005041412 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005060761 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006047054 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19830992 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4226465 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4302708 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011151400 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4816339 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7172422 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0059409 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0191818 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006051401 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011011191 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2737871 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7172422 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006051401 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9612446 |
| OPPOSITION | US6112109 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008064840 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9515131 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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